Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai (JNB - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$858	Qatar Airways 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is currently $858
Cheapest one-way flight	$521	Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 22 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is currently $521
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,383	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Shanghai is currently $1,383
Cheapest business class flights	$2,500	Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Fri, Jul 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is currently $2,500

Fastest flight	17 hr 40 min	The fastest flight with stops from Johannesburg to Shanghai takes 17 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $660–1,150
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $930–1,050

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Shanghai

Cathay Pacific

from $1,293

Typical price: $960–1,500

56 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Singapore Airlines

from $862

36 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PVG Every day
Emirates

from $1,045

Typical price: $990–1,500

21 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PVG Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,108

Typical price: $850–1,650

21 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PVG Every day
Qatar Airways

from $858

Typical price: $910–1,600

20 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PVG Every day
Air China

14 weekly connecting flights

JNB - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Wed, Fri

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $660 to $1,150.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $858. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $521.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is $1,293, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is $862, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 16.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is $1,045, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is $1,108, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is $858, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai starts at $858 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $521 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

17 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai.

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 56 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Shanghai are:

Singapore Airlines offers 36 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Ethiopian offers 21 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Qatar Airways offers 20 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Air China offers 14 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $858. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, China Eastern from $521.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is $1,293, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is $862, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 16.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is $1,045, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is $1,108, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai is $858, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 5.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Shanghai.

There are 56 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 36 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Air China connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Shanghai at price $1,383 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Shanghai.

There are 56 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 36 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Air China connecting flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Shanghai start at $2,500 from Thu, Jul 16 to Fri, Jul 31 with Etihad, China Eastern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Shanghai start at $858 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5.

To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and Shanghai starts at $1,383 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Shanghai at price $1,383 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.